MPs accuse ‘political cons’ of unsettling Ruto 2022 bid

More than 15 politicians throw weight behind DP, term him natural successor to President Uhuru

Deputy President William Ruto with Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, her predecessor Isaac Ruto (left) and other politicians during a prayer service at Africa Gospel Church in Siongiroi, Bomet, yesterday. PHOTO: DPPS

Clement Kamau and DPPS

More than 15 Members of Parliament accused “political cons” of trying to impede Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 ambitions even as the DP said he will not be derailed.

Speaking at a church service attended by Ruto in Siongiroi, Chepalungu constituency yesterday, they said the same brokers were used to frustrate President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013 using the International Criminal Court (ICC) but “flopped terribly”.

And speaking at the St Peter’s Kirangari, Anglican Church of Kenya in Kabete Constituency, the Deputy President said he will not be distracted in executing his responsibility of assisting President Uhuru discharge his constitutional mandate.

“Those who are worried by my work should just familiarise themselves with the Constitution. I will do my work with dedication,” he said.

Backing Ruto

Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto said Rift Valley “is not as divided politically as is being portrayed out there”. Seeming to throw his weight behind the Deputy President, the Chama Cha Mashinani boss said he will work with leaders who are after transforming Kenya.

Konoin MP Brighton Yegon said “those moving around making noise are attention-seeking, selfish and hungry politicians who are being paid to stain other leaders’ names”.

Yegon said Rift Valley is solidly behind Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid and “anyone having a contrary voice is an outcast”.